About this role
Job Title: CAD Designer (Short‑Term Contract)
Location: Remote
Duration: Short‑Term Contract
Overview:
NEC is seeking a skilled CAD Designer to support a short‑term engineering project focused on converting a client’s stationary system into a fully modular configuration suitable for rail and truck transport . The ideal candidate will have strong 3D modeling abilities, experience with mechanical packaging or modular systems, and the ability to translate existing designs into transport‑ready modular units.
Key Responsibilities:
• Review and interpret the client’s current stationary system drawings, layouts, and design files.
• Develop modularized CAD models optimized for rail and truck shipment, ensuring structural integrity and transportability.
• Create detailed fabrication, assembly, and packaging drawings for modular units.
• Collaborate with engineers to incorporate mechanical, structural, and logistical requirements into the design.
• Ensure compliance with dimensional constraints, weight limits, lift/rigging points, and transportation regulations.
• Produce revision updates and maintain organized CAD documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews and rapidly implement feedback.
Required Qualifications:
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or equivalent).
• Experience with modular design, skid systems, or equipment packaging (preferred).
• Strong understanding of mechanical layouts, tolerances, and fabrication methods.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under short project timelines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with remote engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Background in designing systems for transport (rail/truck) or industrial equipment integration.
• Knowledge of structural framing, lifting/rigging considerations, or transport‑rated enclosures.
About the Role:
This is a fast‑paced short‑term project ideal for a designer who can step in quickly, work independently, and deliver high‑quality modular CAD packages that transform a stationary system into a transport‑ready solution.